Benchmade Taggedout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Method stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Kershaw Method stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Benchmade Taggedout stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 250% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Benchmade Taggedout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Kershaw Method stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Kershaw Method stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Benchmade Taggedout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Kershaw Method stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Benchmade Taggedout stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Stonewash (model 15535, orange Grivory); Satin (model 15536, OD Green G10)
BlackWash™ (black-oxide coating)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Inset liner lock
Opening method
Thumb hole (model 15535), Thumb studs (model 15536)
Manual, KVT ball-bearing system with built-in flipper
Clip type
Ambidextrous deep-carry pocket clip
Single-position pocketclip (right side, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
▣Ultralight hunting▣EDC (everyday carry)▣Detailed cutting tasks▣Field dressing game
▣Everyday carry▣General outdoor use
Not best for
Unknown
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Common praise
✓Very lightweight and easy to carry✓Good edge retention and sharpness✓Effective and precise clip-point blade for hunting tasks✓Ambidextrous, secure AXIS lock and clip✓Durable handle materials
✓Lightweight and easy to carry✓Holds a sharp edge well and is easy to sharpen✓Smooth, quick manual opening with flipper✓Good blade protection with BlackWash coating✓Secure liner lock and quality handle materials
Common complaints
Unknown
⚠Discontinued model; may be harder to find⚠Right hand tip-up clip only, limiting carry options